Course Learning Outcomes

Course Title:

Distributed Information Systems

Course Code:

^465CIS-3

Program:

Information Systems

Department:

Information Systems

College:

College of Computer Science and Information Systems

Institution: Najran University

Table of Contents

A. Course Identification ... 3

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) ... 3

B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes... 4

1. Course Description ... 4

2. Course Main Objective ... 4

3. Course Learning Outcomes ... 4

C. Course Content ... 4

D. Teaching and Assessment... 5

1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods ... 5

2. Assessment Tasks for Students ... 5

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support ... 6

F. Learning Resources and Facilities ... 6

1. Learning Resources ... 6

2. Facilities Required ... 6

G. Course Quality Evaluation ... 6

H. Specification Approval Data ... 7

A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 3 (2,1,1) 2. Course type

a University

. ^College Department  ^Others

b. ^Required  Elective

3. Level/year at which this course is offered: Level 7 / Year 4 4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any):

5. Co-requisites for this course (if any):

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)

No

Mode of Instruction

Contact Hours Percentage

1 Traditional classroom 75 100%

2 Blended 3 E-learning 4 Correspondence 5 Other

7. Actual Learning Hours (based on academic semester)

No Activity Learning Hours

Contact Hours

1 Lecture 30

2 Laboratory/Studio 30

3 Tutorial 15

4 Others (specify)

Total 75

Other Learning Hours*

1 Study 20

2 Assignments 10

3 Library 15

4 Projects/Research Essays/Theses 5 Others (specify)

Total 45

*

The length of time that a learner takes to complete learning activities that lead to achievement of course learning outcomes, such as study time, homework assignments, projects, preparing presentations, library times

3

B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

3. Course Learning Outcomes

CLOs Aligned

PLOs 1 Knowledge:

1.1 Define the basic concepts and terminologies of distributed information K2 systems

1.2 Explain various distributed information systems paradigms. K2 2 Skills :

2.1 Evaluate the performance and different issues of distributed information systems

S2 2.2 Analyze the algorithms of distributed information systems S4 2.3 Apply the knowledge and methods of distributed information systems

in programming using java.

K1, K3, S2, S4

3 Competence:

C. Course Content

No List of Topics Contact

Hours

1 Introduction to Distributed Systems 3

2 Distributed Systems architecture and models 3

3 Performance issues of distributed systems 3

4 Techniques and Algorithms 1 10

5 Techniques and Algorithms 2 3

6 Inter-process communication 3

7 Remote invocation 3

8 Distributed operating system 3

9 Distributed file system 3

10 Distributed Multimedia Systems, 3

11 Distributed Transaction and Control, 3

12 Security Issues in Distributed Systems, 3

13 Distributed Computing Using Java part 1 15

2. Course Main Objective

To provide students with essential concepts of distributed information systems

1. Course Description

Distributed Systems Fundamentals, Primitives for Distributed Systems, Models of Distributed Systems, Performance Evaluation and Common Problems (and Solutions) for Distributed Systems, Techniques and Algorithms, The Internet and Internet Applications as a Distributed Information System, The Internet Environment (TCP/IP), Existing Internet Applications, Client- Server Applications, Peer-to-Peer Applications, Coding Internet Applications Using TCP and UDP, Inter-process communication; Remote invocation; Distributed operating system; and Distributed file systems, Distributed Multimedia Systems, Distributed Transaction and Control, Security Issues in Distributed Systems, Distributed Computing Using Java

14 Distributed Computing Using Java part2 15

15 Review 2

Total 75

D. Teaching and Assessment

1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods

Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge

1.1

1.2

Define the basic concepts and terminologies of distributed information systems

Explain various distributed information systems paradigms.

Lecture Presentation

- Class Quizzes.

- Assignment.

- Midterm exam - Final Exam Lecture

Presentation

- Class Quizzes.

- Assignment.

- Midterm exam - Final Exam 2.0 Skills

2.1

2.2

2.3

Evaluate the performance and different issues of distributed information systems

Analyze the algorithms of distributed information systems

Apply the knowledge and methods of distributed information systems in programming using java.

Group discussion Lecture

Presentation

- Class Quizzes.

- Assignment.

- Midterm exam - Final Exam - Class Quizzes.

- Assignment.

- Midterm exam - Final Exam Group discussion

Lecture Presentation

Group discussion Lecture

Lab

- Class Quizzes.

- Assignment.

- Midterm exam - Final Exam - Continuous Lab

assessment - Lab exam 3.0 Competence

2. Assessment Tasks for Students

# Assessment task* Week Due Percentage of Total

Assessment Score

1 Quiz # 01 3^th week 2%

2 Quiz # 02 6^th week 3%

3 Assignments 9^th week 5%

4 Mid Term Exam-I 7^th week 15%

5 Mid Term Exam-II 10^th week 15%

8 Final Lab Exam 15^th week 10%

5

Other Learning Materials Electronic Materials Essential References

Materials Required Textbooks

1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Maarten van Steen, Distributed Systems:

Principles and Paradigms, second edition, Prentice Hall.

2. Graba, Jan, An Introduction to Network Programming with Java, second edition, Springer

George Coulouris, Jean Dollimore, Tim Kindberg and Gordon Blair, Distributed Systems Concepts and Design, fifth edition, Addison Wesley

# Assessment task* Week Due Percentage of Total

Assessment Score

9 Final Exam 16^th week 40%

*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support

F. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. Learning Resources

2. Facilities Required

Item Resources

Accommodation

(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)

Technology Resources

(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)

Other Resources

(Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach a list)

Lecture Rooms with 20 seats and a whiteboard or a smart board.

Lab with 20 PCs and projector Desktop/ Laptop computer Multimedia Projector

A File cabinet to keep Class Stuff, Markers, papers and students Files, and a printer to print program screenshots.

G. Course Quality Evaluation

Evaluation

Areas/Issues Evaluators Evaluation Methods

Student’s questioner once during semester about course learning outcomes.

Students Questionnaire

Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice :

Weekly office hours =10

Weekly academic advising hours = 4

Evaluation

Areas/Issues Evaluators Evaluation Methods

Extent of achievement of course learning outcomes, direct using CLO assessment sheet

Effectiveness of teaching and assessment

Quality of learning resources

Faculty

Students Students

Exams, quiz, assignment

Survey Survey

Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)

Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Specification Approval Data

7

Council / Committee Department Council

Reference No. Session No. 10 (441-38-43300)

Date 17/02/2020